What is aluminum siding’s insulation value?

• <div><p>On it own, aluminum siding has a relatively low insulation value (also called <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-r-value.htm">R-value</a>); aluminum siding has an R-value of <b>0.61</b>. However, you can purchase insulated aluminum siding to increase the R-value to between <b>2 and 5</b>. You can also install additional insulation within your walls to help maintain temperatures within your home. On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-insulation-cost.htm">insulation costs</a> <b>$1,825</b> to install throughout the typical home.</p></div>

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Q: What do you put under aluminum siding?

• <div><p>Traditionally, you place a layer of ⅜-inch foam board beneath aluminum siding. This gives you a smooth surface to which you can fasten the trim and siding. Beneath the foam board, you should have some kind of waterproof sheathing to further protect your home from water damage. It&rsquo;s possible this sheathing is already under your current siding.</p></div>

Q: Does mixing siding types affect home value?

• <div><p>Yes, mixing siding types will affect your home value, and in most cases, it will improve curb appeal and add to the value of your home. This is especially true if you get the benefit of the high-end appearance of brick or stone siding but save on siding costs by covering most of the exterior with more affordable vinyl or fiber cement.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest house siding?

• <div><p>Vinyl siding requires the cheapest upfront costs. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-vinyl-siding.htm">cost to install vinyl siding</a> is <b>$12,173</b> on average, with vinyl clapboard and vinyl dutch lap costing as low as <b>$2 per square foot</b>. While metal siding is more expensive from the get-go, it can ultimately save you money as its life span is typically over double that of vinyl siding. </p></div>

Q: How can I tell if I have siding or cladding?

• <div><p>If you have stucco on the outside of your home, it&rsquo;s technically considered cladding and not siding, but beyond that, it&rsquo;s impossible to tell without a little digging. Without damaging the siding material, expose part of it to see if there&rsquo;s an air gap between the siding and your exterior wall. If there is, you have cladding. If the siding is affixed directly to the exterior wall, you have a simple siding system. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Nate can be trusted - he's a true business person. He lives up to the standards of calling you, showing up when he says he will, creates an environment to ensure you are not disrupted by his services during and after his work is done. He hires people to work along side him with the same level...
Nates Painting Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
Rider's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in October 2020
Tyler and his crew did an amazing job! Price was affordable! Our house is aluminum siding and that caused a challenge, but Tyler did his research and was able to paint it with top of the line paint; leaving us confident and extremely happy with the results. They were quick, neat and even made...
TG Painters
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Reviewed in April 2019
Dave was great! Brought all of his own equipment and just needed my spigot. I have a small house and garage, both with vinyl siding and stairs with railings. He pressure washed every square inch and it's now glowing! I plan to hire Dave at least every other year to spiff up my house.
Davestar Powerwashing and Roof Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2017
John and Scott were great, he said 1 day and it happened, the french door looks great and the vinyl siding looks great. Will have them back for other projects. Thank you Dick and Becky
Advantage Home Repair
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Reviewed in February 2016
In my experience they did a less than stellar job. They barely know what they are doing when it comes to replacing wood siding. There are half inch gaps where the siding meets the trim. We had them do some work from the interior of the house and there's a number of places where the wood floors...
Home Snuggers
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Reviewed in December 2013
Driver contacted me, unfamiliar with The Villages area. I told him where to find a suitable road where we could load the car. He got off the Florida turnpike and came to an intersection where I told him there would be plenty of choices for him to stop and we could load the car. He chose the...
NX, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2010
Were over a month late to begin project - we could accept that. At the end of the second day they completed the roof except for a vertical section approximately 3 feet long and six inches high where the satellite dish was screwed in. Worker said he damaged that piece and would be back next day...
Fowler's Roofing & Construction
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